The Chiefs have moved up the draft board. The team has acquired pick No. 28 from the Bills, along with picks No. 133 and No. 248. In exchange, Buffalo will receive No. 32, No. 95, and No. 221.
With their newfound pick, the Chiefs have addressed a recent position of need: wide receiver. The organization has selected Texas wideout Xavier Worthy with the No. 28 pick. This will pair Patrick Mahomes with a player that just set the Combine 40-yard dash record — at 4.21 seconds.
The Chiefs have given their megastar quarterback two new wide receivers this offseason. Neither Worthy nor Marquise Brown bring much in the way of size to Kansas City’s equation; Brown goes 5-foot-9, 180 pounds while Worthy checked in at 5-11, 165. That could bring some challenges for the Chiefs, who are coming off an uneven — well, as far as Super Bowl-winning seasons go — campaign. The WR position played the central role in Kansas City stumbling through the ’23 slate on offense.
Worthy’s blazing Indianapolis sprint obviously enhanced his prospect profile, but the ex-Longhorns pass catcher is coming off a productive college career. Worthy led last year’s Texas iteration in receptions (75) and receiving yards (1,014). Worthy was not a breakout player in 2023, either, having produced from 2021-23 with the Big 12 program. He totaled 12 touchdowns as a freshman — a 981-yard debut — and added nine TD grabs in 2022.
Consistency certainly would help a Chiefs team that received anything but at the receiver position last year. Placing high hopes on Skyy Moore and Kadarius Toney, Kansas City saw neither would-be regular develop into a trustworthy option for Mahomes. The Chiefs’ receiving corps led the NFL in drops, and by season’s end, the team had become more effective with Toney and Moore sidelined. Moore finished the season on IR, while Toney strangely questioned his playoff injury status in a recorded rant before the AFC championship game. The Chiefs made Toney a healthy scratch for Super Bowl LVIII. Although Andy Reid said Toney remains in the picture for the 2024 Chiefs, the ex-Giants first-rounder appears on the verge of wearing out his welcome with a second NFL franchise.
Given the Chiefs’ one-sided rivalry (in the playoffs, that is) against the Bills, it is interesting Buffalo enabled the two-time reigning champions to bolster their threepeat quest with Worthy. The Bills will enter Day 2 with work to do at wide receiver. The Chiefs’ work here, during an offseason that has admittedly seen more trouble emerge (via Rashee Rice‘s hit-and-run arrest, which produced eight felony charges), is largely done — from an acquisition standpoint, at least.
Of course, the team will await word on Rice — its saving grace at wide receiver last season. The 2023 second-rounder remains critical to Kansas City’s 2024 plan, though Brown and Worthy stand to help the cause.
Good thing they specifically didn’t trade Diggs to the Chiefs. Wouldn’t want the Chiefs to get another weapon for Mahomes
The rich get richer. A fast guy with a lot of production.
I think it’s an unnecessary trade up and a reach. He’s good and he’s incredibly fast, but he’s so small. Is he going to have to play in the slot or can he seriously beat press coverage in the NFL?
and the Bills can still pick the guy they were expected to draft (Legette) while moving up in the third.
or not…
He also has questionable hands if we’re being honest. The tape doesn’t lie. I thought he was the most overrated player this draft cycle.
@Oooof I thought the same until the 49ers picked Pearsall at 31. I’m sure they were going to pick Worthy if he was still there. I think the Bills want Mitchell and will pick him tomorrow
Patrick Mahomes, Hollywood Brown, Xavier Worthy, Travis Kelce, Rashee Rice, and the Pacheco kid… and with Andy Reid calling the plays…
This is not fair.
Hmm I think Rice won’t play. He facing serious felony charges bro
So just Patrick Mahomes throwing to Hollywood, Xavier Worthy, and Travis Kelce for a big chunk of the regular season, with Rice possibly being the 4th weapon in time for the playoffs. No big deal.
As a fan of a different team in the AFC West, this ish is just sooo defeating.
Rice could go to jail just to be clear
No he is not , he is a NFL player they get special treatment. If it was me or you we would be in jail for 20 years . Just saying..
Maybe
Unfortunately, no we wouldn’t. There is always a story about a guy who has had his license revoked multiple times or killed someone only doing a couple of years.
I think that’s the reasoning of this pick and moving up to ensure they get him.
Great speed and ball catcher.
Hopefully the next Hill with no trouble off field.
Worthy= John Ross
I mean besides the injuries and everything, which is a big part of why Ross didn’t pan out. He also came into the league having been hurt several times at Washington, so it was kind of not a secret. Not to mention that one guy went top ten, and this was the 28th pick.
So he’s not worthy?
Rashee Rice: “I’ve heard he’s fast but is he speedy enough to leave the site of an auto accident before the police arrive”?